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By: Monique WeberThis week around the globe people are getting involved in activities to improve their communities, their country and even their world. As I prepare to once again engage in my volunteerism activities, I’m reminded that we are one global community and that if we assist one another to improve our situations, it contributes to a better future for all of us. Read More...
Walmart’s unprecedented pledge enables sustainable shopping.When we’re filling our baskets with Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies we seldom think about where they came from: Where did the cocoa come from? Was the water on the farm well managed? Did the farmers use pesticides? What were the social conditions of the workers? Read More...
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Health Foundation, a private foundation created by CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today announced the first four grant recipients in its "Making the Next Generation Tobacco-Free" grant program – a five-year, $5 million partnership with the Read More...
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --The CVS Health Foundation, a private foundation created by CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced 55 new grant recipients as part of its multi-year, $5 million commitment to increase access to health care in communities nationwide. Read More...
Contact: Allyson Wilson (202) 249-6623 Email: [email protected] (April 8, 2015) – ACC is pleased to announce that the Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE:PG) has joined the Flexible Film Recycling Group (FFRG), a self-funded group that is driving unprecedented growth in the recovery of flexible polyethylene (PE) film, wraps and bags. Read More...
CHICAGO, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Month, United Airlines customers traveling aboard the company's signature Eco-Skies aircraft in April will be flying carbon neutral. Through United's Eco-Skies CarbonChoice program, the airline is obtaining carbon offsets for all passengers and crew on every flight of the specially painted 737-900ER – aircraft #432. The Eco-Skies aircraft is also retrofitted with fuel-efficient Split Scimitar winglets, which reduce fuel consumption by up to an additional two percent over traditional winglets. Carbon offsets alleviate the impact of greenhouse gas emissions by reducing emissions from other sources. Read More...
This year AT&T, The Prince of Wales Foundation and The Prince’s Trust are celebrating 10 years of working together to support youth in the UK.The Prince’s Trust provides funding and guidance to unemployed young people in the UK so they can take control of their future. Youth unemployment is an ongoing social and economic challenge. Our programs help young people develop the key skills, confidence, and motivation they need to stabilize their lives. The programs give young people practical and financial support.Today, three out of four young people supported by The Prince’s Trust move into work, education or training. Read More...
Moscow, Russia/Geneva, Switzerland –April 14, 2015 – L’Oréal Russia is the first company in Russia to be certified with the EDGE (Economic Dividends for Gender Equality) global standard for workplace gender equality. The EDGE assessment is the leading business certification for gender equality in the workplace that is universally applicable across industries and countries. Read More...
When the AT&T Veterans Employee Resource Group National Board asked local chapter presidents for nominations for our 2015 nationally supported organization, I thought of no foundation beyond Gold Star College for Kids. After meeting the foundation’s chairman nearly 2 years ago, I knew I had to be part of this movement to support the children of our heroes lost in combat operations, “Gold Star Kids”. Now, as a proud Gold Star board member, I have been humbled to learn about how the children and families of fallen service members are impacted by the loss of a parent. Read More...
Sustainable Brands® recently announced full program details for SB’15 San Diego running June 1-4 at the Paradise Point Resort and Spa. As the largest community gathering in the Sustainable Brands global conference network, it will convene nearly 2,500 brand innovators from around the world who are tapping into emerging innovation to drive brand value and scale business success. Read More...
Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2015) – America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest partnership dedicated to improving the lives of young people, is pleased to announce that it will honor AT&T Inc. Chairman & CEO Randall Stephenson with a “Promise of America” Award at its “Promise Night” gala on April 15th. The event, to be held at the historic Howard Theater in Washington, D.C., will recognize the efforts of five individuals who have made an exceptional difference in the lives of America’s youth. Read More...
NORWALK, Conn., Apr 07, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Campbell Soup Company CPB, +0.13% , in partnership with BNB Renewable Energy Holdings and SunPower Corp. SPWR, +0.19% Read More...
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwired - Mar 17, 2015) - A commitment to minimize its environmental impact over the past year has earned Enlighted Inc. recognition as a 2014 AT&T Supplier Sustainability Award winner. The award honors suppliers for their support of AT&T*, one of the world's leading service providers of advanced mobile services, next-generation TV and high-speed Internet services and smart solutions for businesses. Read More...
KINGSPORT, Tenn., April 6, 2015 /3BL Media/ – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) with a 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award for the richness of its energy management program and continued leadership in superior energy management. Through its partnership with the ENERGY STAR program since 2008, Eastman has made impactful improvements in its energy performance, resulting in energy intensity reductions, cost savings and lowered emissions. Read More...
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced plans to build 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations to support the purchase and planned deployment of 1,400 new CNG vehicles over the next year. Twelve of the CNG stations will be in new natural gas vehicle deployment areas, and three will replace existing CNG stations with more robust, higher capacity equipment. Read More...
London/Rotterdam, 7th April 2015 – Unilever, which produces brands such as Magnum, Walls, Dove, and Hellman’s, has today announced a new supplier policy as part of the action to halt deforestation. As a result, more Unilever packaging – from labels to wooden ice cream sticks – will be sourced sustainably by the end of the year. Unilever’s target is to ensure that all materials used that contain fibre obtained from wood are traceable from certified and known sources by 2020. In 2014, the volume of sustainably sourced paper and board used increased to 87%, up significantly from 62% the previous year. Read More...
AT&T NYU Connect Ability Challenge Honors 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActDevelopers Will Create Software, Wearable Solutions and Other Technologies to Enhance Lives of People with Disabilities Read More...
Stuttgart/Boston/London, March 11, 2015 – PE INTERNATIONAL, today at its annual customer and partner symposium, unveiled its new name, thinkstep, and introduced thinkstep.one, its next generation platform. thinkstep.one dramatically improves the efficiency and effectiveness of energy, environmental, compliance, and sustainability management. Read More...
ATLANTA, March 26, 2015 -- The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced the launch of the UPS Relief Link program to help improve the lives of displaced refugees around the world through optimized distribution and tracking of critical supplies in crisis-affected areas. Read More...